walleye
noun
a large game fish, Stizostedion vitreum, inhabiting the lakes and rivers of northeastern North America; pikeperch.
walleyes
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pluralof walleye.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The sky was blue and the waters flat and calm, perfect conditions for them to explore the shallows of the bay and look for walleyes, large-eyed game fish common in Lake Michigan.
From New York Times ● Dec. 18, 2023
She had two walleyes hanging by their lips over a fire outdoors, and a pile of chores to do before they left the next day.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2020
Starting Sept. 6 at 12:01 a.m. anglers can’t legally target walleyes on Mille Lacs, but may fish for other species.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 26, 2019
The DNR is trying to protect the lake’s walleyes from hooking mortality, the problem of fish dying after they’re released.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 8, 2017
Desborough was a stout, bull-necked man, of middle-size, with heavy vulgar features, grizzled bushy eyebrows, and walleyes.
From Woodstock; or, the Cavalier by Sir Walter Scott
